People living in a tight-knit community street have raised thousands of pounds after turning their road into a beautifully lit Christmas wonderland.

Eastern Daily Press: Residents of Paget Adams Drive in Dereham provided a real lift to the local community with a display of lights throughout December.Residents of Paget Adams Drive in Dereham provided a real lift to the local community with a display of lights throughout December. (Image: Residents of Paget Adams Drive)

Residents of Paget Adams Drive, in Dereham, provided a real lift to the local community with a display of lights throughout December.

In 2020, the street raised a total of £2,058 for their charity of choice, The Salvation Army.

Matthew Peek, a resident, and representative for The Salvation Army, said he was "overwhelmed" by the generosity this year.

Eastern Daily Press: Matthew Peek, a resident, and representative for The Salvation ArmyMatthew Peek, a resident, and representative for The Salvation Army (Image: Matthew Peek)

He said: "The demands for support have risen by over 30pc since Covid-19 and 6,700 children in Norfolk were helped over the Christmas period with toys.

"It was a real shame that the carol service could not take place in 2020 and I'm confident that 2021 will see a return.

"A huge thank you to the good folks of Paget Adams Drive and to those who came to support."

Eastern Daily Press: Residents of Paget Adams Drive in Dereham provided a real lift to the local community with a display of lights throughout December.Residents of Paget Adams Drive in Dereham provided a real lift to the local community with a display of lights throughout December. (Image: Residents of Paget Adams Drive)

People living on the road have been raising spirits with their bright homes and carol services since 2004.